United Kingdom: Wales
Highlights of the Gower Peninsula Walk
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- Self-Guided Walking
- 5 nights twin centre
- Moderate
- CO₂ rating 1/5
- Headwater Navigation app
Trip highlights
Trip details
The Gower Peninsula was the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it was designated as such in 1956 and ranges from the south coast’s limestone scenery at Worms Head and Oxwich Bay to the salt-marshes and dune systems in the north.
Our twin-centre walking holiday starts in Mumbles, a headland on the western edge of Swansea Bay. The walks take you along the coast path past pretty bays and coves towards the high cliffs of Three Cliffs Bay where you may spot lizards. You’ll pass the ruins of the Norman Pennard Castle and enter Oxwich Burrows National Nature Reserve where over 600 species of plant have been identified, you may also spot reed warblers, sedge warblers and bitterns. Continue along the cliff tops above Rhossili beach with the possibility of crossing the rocky causeway to the tidal island of Worms Head, where grey seals can be seen lazing on the rocks below. Look out for orchids and dune gentians in Whiteford Burrows Nature Reserve and pintails and golden plovers in Llanrhidian Marsh. Towards the end of your route you can visit Weobley Castle, a 14th Century fortified manor house.
You stay in a Victorian guest house in Mumbles and a 17th Century Inn in Llangennith with transfers included to get you to the start, or from the end of your walk.
What's included
Included
- 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Briefing at the start of your holiday
- Headwater navigation app
- Luggage transfers between hotels
- Walking Transfers
Not included
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
Day 1 · —Arrive in Mumbles
Arrive in Mumbles, your base for the first three nights.
You stay at Langland Road B&B
Langland Road B&B
Mumbles
- Hairdryers
- Television
Langland B&B is a delightful bed and breakfast located in the charming seaside village of Mumbles, Swansea. It is B situated in a large Victorian house, offering modern facilities and a welcoming feel.
Day 2 · 15km/9.3miMumbles to Southgate
Leave behind the seaside town bustle of Mumbles and head out along the coast path. Enjoy the pretty bays and coves along the path as you head toward Pwlldu Head. From here the path heads slightly inland toward a small hamlet and the coastal road that takes you into Southgate, where you’ll be collected by taxi for your transfer back to Mumbles.
Elevation
You stay at Langland Road B&B
Langland Road B&B
Mumbles
- Hairdryers
- Television
Langland B&B is a delightful bed and breakfast located in the charming seaside village of Mumbles, Swansea. It is B situated in a large Victorian house, offering modern facilities and a welcoming feel.
Day 3 · 17km/10.6miSouthgate to Port Eynon
A transfer takes you back to where you left off yesterday to continue along the path towards the high cliffs of Three Cliffs Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for lizards basking in the sun as you pass through here. If the tide is out there is an optional short cut across the estuary, otherwise take the longer route around, passing the Norman ruins of Pennard Castle. Continue on through Oxwich Burrows National Nature Reserve, rich with wildlife. Leave the vast sandy beach behind as you climb up into Oxwich Woods. As you leave the woods the path flattens out to follow the headland to the village of Port Eynon.
Elevation
You stay at Langland Road B&B
Langland Road B&B
Mumbles
- Hairdryers
- Television
Langland B&B is a delightful bed and breakfast located in the charming seaside village of Mumbles, Swansea. It is B situated in a large Victorian house, offering modern facilities and a welcoming feel.
Day 4 · 18km/11.2miPort Eynon to Llangennith
Say goodbye to Mumbles as you’re transferred to Port Eynon to pick up the coastal path where you left off yesterday. If the tide is out, explore the ruins of Salt House before heading out along the cliff tops towards Rhossili. Here you’ll find the spectacular Worm’s Head promontory jutting out into the sea. Careful timing with the tides does allow access to Worm’s Head itself if you’re prepared for a rocky scramble but, if you plan to do this, allow plenty of time to get back before the incoming tide. Continue on the path, high above the 3 mile expanse of the golden sands of Rhossili Beach, before turning inland for the final stretch to Llangennith.
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You stay at Kings Head Inn
Kings Head Inn
Llangennith
- Mastercard
- Tea & coffee
- Television
- Visa cards
- Wifi access
The King’s Head is a 17th Century Inn offering a wide range of meals and drinks. Rooms are in a separate building and are all finished to a high standard. All rooms have 28-inch plasma televisions and underfloor heating as standard. You’ll also find tea and coffee making facilities, a cooler and of course each room is en-suite.
Day 5 · 17km/10.6miLlangennith to Llanrhidian
Walking from the door of your accommodation this morning, rejoin the coastal path and continue toward the rare flora of Whiteford Burrows Nature Reserve. As you pass through the Llanrhidian Marsh SSSI, home to Oystercatcher and Turnstone, it’s worth a visit to Weobley Castle, a 14th Century fortified manor house. Complete your walk of the Gower coastal path at Llanrhidian village, from where you’ll be transferred back to Llangennith for your final night.
Elevation
You stay at Kings Head Inn
Kings Head Inn
Llangennith
- Mastercard
- Tea & coffee
- Television
- Visa cards
- Wifi access
The King’s Head is a 17th Century Inn offering a wide range of meals and drinks. Rooms are in a separate building and are all finished to a high standard. All rooms have 28-inch plasma televisions and underfloor heating as standard. You’ll also find tea and coffee making facilities, a cooler and of course each room is en-suite.
Day 6 · —Leave Llangennith
Depart Llangennith after breakfast.
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Positive impact
Carbon score for this trip
11.0
Kg CO₂e
per person, per night
Relative to other Headwater trips
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